Any dog, cat or ferret four months of age or older must be registered with the city. In order to register, pet owners must submit a current rabies vaccination certificate and pay the applicable license fee. The rabies vaccination certificate must include the name and address of the applicant, a description of the animal, and proof of a current rabies vaccination. Pets will receive a city license tag with a unique identification number and year of issuance. The tag must be securely attached to the animal's collar or harness and worn at all times.

Dog / cat / ferret (sterilized): $5 ($3 with senior discount)

Dog / cat / ferret (unsterilized): $30 ($15 with senior discount)

Dog deemed dangerous by animal control authority (with history of complaints, warnings): $75

Animal control officers are authorized to impound any animal running at large, except a cat. Officers can impound a cat following complaints of the animal causing a nuisance or hazard to the health or welfare of humans or other animals. An animal impounded or brought to the shelter as a stray will be held for five days for the owner to reclaim, or for seven days if it has a current city registration tag. If the animal is not reclaimed, it may be put up for adoption.

Charges for impoundment during regular working hours are as follows. Charges increase with each impoundment during a one-year period.

Class A: Dogs / Cats / Ferrets

Class B: Small Livestock

Class C: Large Livestock

1st: $30

1st: $40

1st: $50

2nd: $85

2nd: $60

2nd: $75

3rd: $95

3rd: $80

3rd: $100

4th: $105

4th: $100

4th: $125

Daily HandlingA daily handling fee is charged in addition to the impoundment fee.